Why Math?
First What is math?
Simply, Math is about solving problems.
How much food must one eat?
How much food will feed a family for a night?
...A day?
...A week?
...A month?
How big of a home does a whole family need?
What time do I need to go to bed to get 8 hours of sleep?
Why must I learn this in school?
Like everything else in life you must start out small.
To solve algebra problems you must first know how to:
You must Learn:
To order the steps that need to be carried out
How and when equations are used
Who uses Math anyway?
-Shoppers calculate sales price, tax, and Change.
-Cooks use math to modify the amount a recipe will make.
- Vacationers calculate how much their trip will cost and how much spending money they will need.
Have a sibling?
You can use math to share candy with your brother or sister so you each have a fair amount.
What professionals use math?
Accountants
Agriculturist
Architects
Biologists
Chemists
Computer programmers
Engineers
Geologists
Lawyers
Managers
Medical Doctors
Meteorologists
Military personnel
Nurses
Politicians
Technicians
Tradesmen
And lots more!
I don't want to be any of those; do I still have to learn Math?
Of course you do! How will you pay your bills, keep your checkbook balanced, plan dinner, plan a party, pick a house you can afford, or live in general?
Math is used in everyday life without you even realizing it!
What math have you done today?